1-26KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Interested in Ronny Cedeno: The St. Louis Cardinals are among the teams interested in free-agent SS Ronny Cedeno (Mets). Cedeno might be a fallback option...[+] with SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) still on the mend after an elbow injury.

1-15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Questions surround Rafael Furcal: Although St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) appears on track to be fully healthy for spring training and opening day,...[+] the team is unsure how his elbow will hold up when he resumes playing at full effort this spring. St. Louis is expected to be more cautious when giving Furcal playing time in order to keep him healthy throughout the season. INFs Daniel Descalso, Pete Kozma and Ryan Jackson are potential backups at shortstop for Furcal.

11-20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal to begin throwing program in January: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) is expected to begin a formal throwing program in January, and he won't have any...[+] limitations come February.

11-19KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal completely healed: St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Monday, Nov. 19, in a radio interview that SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) had...[+] an MRI which revealed his ligament is completed healed. He is expected to be at percent heading into spring training and the regular season.

11-15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | GM modifies wish list: St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said the recent good rehab news on SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) and SP Jaime Garcia...[+] (shoulder) means he can modify his offseason shopping list. ÂKnowing that the two players weÂre talking about have had positive outcomes in (their rehabs) provides optimism,Â Mozeliak said. ÂItÂs something you consider in your offseason strategy. It does mean we donÂt have to chase a shortstop at this point.Â

11-13KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal continues to rehab: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) continues to rehab a tear in his right elbow in the Dominican Republic in the offseason,...[+] but he has yet to throw a ball. He will return to Florida to meet with the medical staff as early as this weekend.

11-2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Could target SS help: St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said if SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) isn't healthy, the team must seek shortstop...[+] help.

10-14KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal likely to avoid surgery: St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) will probably avoid undergoing surgery on his...[+] right elbow and could resume throwing by late November.

10-1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal doubts he'll play in postseason: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) continues to feel pain in his right elbow and does not know if he'll be able to contribute...[+] again this season regardless of how deep into October the Cardinals play. Furcal plans to meet with doctors in the middle of this week to see if he can begin a throwing program.

9-24KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal out for regular season: St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said Monday, Sept. 24, that SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) is officially out for the...[+] remainder of the regular season. His status for the postseason is uncertain. The team is hopeful Furcal can still avoid elbow surgery.

9-20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal still not throwing: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) remains uncertain whether he'll be able to contribute in any way before the end of...[+] the 2012 season. Furcal, shut down due to a right elbow strain, was required to avoid any right arm exercises for two weeks after receiving a plasma injection on Sept. 4. That two-week window has passed, but Furcal said on Wednesday that he has no plans to resume throwing any time soon.

9-8KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Daniel Descalso continues to see time at SS: St. Louis Cardinals 2B Daniel Descalso has started five of the seven games at shortstop since SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) went down...[+] to injury. 'Danny has done a real nice job making plays,' manager Mike Matheny said Friday, Sept. 7. The skipper added that defense will play a priority in who starts in place of Furcal, who is expected to be out for the rest of the season.

9-4KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal to receive injection: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) will receive a platelet-rich injection in his right elbow joint. He will not be able...[+] to do anything with the arm for 15 days, but he's still unlikely to return this season. He'll know by the end of October whether he'll be able to avoid Tommy John surgery.

8-31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal expected to land on DL: The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to place SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) on the disabled list Friday, Aug. 31. His injury was initially...[+] diagnosed as an elbow strain, but the team is expecting his MRI exam to reveal something much worse.

8-31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal to DL: The St. Louis Cardinals placed SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow strain Friday, Aug. 31....[+]

8-31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal could miss rest of season: Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) is scheduled to undergo an MRI Friday, Aug. 31, to confirm...[+] a torn ulnar collateral ligament. It is believed Furcal's season is over.

8-31KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal update: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (elbow) said he felt a 'pop' in his right elbow Thursday, Aug. 30, and it is believed that...[+] he tore his ulnar collateral ligament, which would require Tommy John surgery. INF Daniel Descalso will step in at shortstop in Furcal's absence. SS Ryan Jackson could return when rosters expand this weekend.

8-11KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal has decent success Saturday starter: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal has been struggling a bit lately, but he'll be happy to see Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff...[+] Lee on the mound Saturday, Aug. 11. Furcal is 5-for-14 with two home runs and a triple in his career against the left-hander.

8-9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal sitsSt. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) received an injection in his back and was out of the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 8....[+]St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) received an injection in his back and was out of the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 8.

8-6KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal might sit more: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) was out of the lineup Sunday, Aug. 5, and manager Mike Matheny said Furcal might sit...[+] more often to make it through the season.

8-3KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal returnsSt. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) returned to the lineup Friday, Aug. 3, after missing the last five games....[+]St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) returned to the lineup Friday, Aug. 3, after missing the last five games.

8-2KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal unlikely for Thursday: Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) is unlikely to play Thursday, Aug. 2, against the Colorado...[+] Rockies, although he has not been ruled out. He will be re-evaluated Friday, Aug. 3, when the team returns home from its current road trip.

8-1KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal still out: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) is out for his fourth straight game Wednesday, Aug. 1, as he recovers from a back...[+] ailment. INF Tyler Greene is starting at second base Wednesday.

7-30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal expected to return Tuesday: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) received treatment Monday, July 30, and is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday,...[+] July 31.

7-30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal sits againSt. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) sat out for a second straight game Sunday, July 29....[+]St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) sat out for a second straight game Sunday, July 29.

7-28KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal likely to sit SundaySt. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) is dealing with a tight back, and he is unlikely to play Sunday, July 29....[+]St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (back) is dealing with a tight back, and he is unlikely to play Sunday, July 29.

7-23KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | David Freese, Allen Craig sitting: St. Louis Cardinals 3B David Freese and OF Allen Craig are both resting Monday, July 23. SS Rafael Furcal returns to the leadoff...[+] spot and OF Jon Jay is hitting No. 2 in the order.

7-20KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal dropped in order: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal was dropped from the leadoff spot to No. 8 Friday, July 20, with 2B Skip Schumaker hitting...[+] atop the order. Furcal is hitting .241 in July after batting just .176 in June.

7-9KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: MLB | National League lineup announced: Colorado Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez will bat leadoff for the National League in the 2012 All-Star Game and will serve as the designated...[+] hitter. He will be followed by San Francisco Giants OF Melky Cabrera, Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun, Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto, St. Louis Cardinals OF Carlos Beltran, Giants C Buster Posey, Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval, Atlanta Braves 2B Dan Uggla and Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal. Giants SP Matt Cain will get the start for the team.

7-7KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal leaves as precaution: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal (leg) left the game Friday, July 6, against the Miami Marlins due to a leg injury. Manager...[+] Mike Matheny said Furcal was lifted as a precaution. 'He has a little leg issue that keeps creeping back up. He said he'd be okay, but it wasn't worth the risk,' Matheny said.

6-30KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Two regulars getting day off: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal and C Yadier Molina are not in the starting lineup Saturday, June 30, because they are getting...[+] the day off.

6-15KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Cardinals | Rafael Furcal resting, Carlos Beltran back: St. Louis Cardinals SS Rafael Furcal is taking the day off Friday, June 15. INF Daniel Descalso is leading off and playing second...[+] while SS Tyler Greene starts at short. OF Carlos Beltran (illness) is also returning to the lineup.